Facts

Project details

Brown Hart Gardens is an elevated public square over a listed substation immediately adjacent to Oxford Street.

A new accessible stair and glazed platform lift draws shoppers and tourists toward the new destination, and offers a relaxing contemplative environment away from the nearby crowds.

People and plants are key to the rejuvenation of the space, reconfigurable bespoke planters and furniture allow for a wide variety of uses, and the cafe integrates seamlessly with the landscape environment allowing use all year round.

Brief

rejuvenate a public space over a Grade II listed substation

create and manage a beautiful and flexible space to benefit the people who live in, work in, or visit the area

Results

a quiet, contemplative space for local residents, businesses and visitors in the heart of London

we overcame many technical and structural complications to produce a simple and effective scheme